Marin bands Huey Lewis and the News and Night Ranger announced as Marin County Fair headliners

Huey Lewis and the News and Night Ranger, two bands with Marin roots that went on to become some of the biggest hit makers of the '80s, will be among the headliners at this summer's Marin County Fair, July 2 to 6, fair officials announced Monday.

Huey and the News, whose six members came together on Monday nights at the defunct Uncle Charlie's club in Corte Madera, open "The Happiest Fair on Earth" on July 2, performing their sensational string of hits, including top 10 tunes like "The Power of Love," "The Heart of Rock 'n' Roll" and "I Want a New Drug."

Night Ranger, formed in Mill Valley in 1980, headlines on July 5, playing the band's signature power ballad, "Sister Christian," a chart topper that featured an MTV video shot at San Rafael High School, and hits like "You Can Still Rock in America," "Don't Tell Me You Love me" and "When You Close Your Eyes."

The Wailers, reggae superstars who sold more than 250 million albums with the late Bob Marley, will be showcased on July 3.

And Joan Jett, another '80s hit maker, returns for her third fair appearance on closing night, teaming with her band, the Blackhearts, on the radio rockers "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and "Crimson and Clover."